As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sound Engineering Technician in New Mexico is $86,538, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,664 weekly, or $7,212 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Sound Engineering Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Sound Engineering Technician in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $70,518 to $103,927. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,152) and 75th percentile ($95,640), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,927 per year. This $17,488 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Audio Systems, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Sound Engineering Technician often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 64 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Sound Engineering Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Sound Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $70,518 NM July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $78,152 NM July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $86,538 NM July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $95,640 NM July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $103,927 NM July 01, 2026
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What is a Sound Engineering Technician ?

An audio engineer (also known as a sound engineer or recording engineer) helps to produce a recording or a live performance, balancing and adjusting sound sources using equalization and audio effects, mixing, reproduction, and reinforcement of sound. Audio engineers work on the "...technical aspect of recording—the placing of microphones, pre-amp knobs, the setting of levels. The physical recording of any project is done by an engineer ... the nuts and bolts." It's a creative hobby and profession where musical instruments and technology are used to produce sound for film, radio, television, mu...

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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $83,240 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $87,862 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $85,276 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $89,874 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $89,392 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $89,478 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $85,561 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $87,728 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $86,578 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $87,415 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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